Childminder in Bristol

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to promote children's health and well-being, including providing for their care needs. She knows how to assess and minimise risks in the areas that she uses, to help keep children safe. She holds a valid first-aid certificate to ensure that she can manage any minor accidents that may occur. n The childminder understands the importance of getting to know children, building good relationships with them, and helping children to feel confident and happy in her home. She knows how to teach children about behaviour expectations, including supporting them to manage their emotions. n The childminder outlines her plans for assessing children's progress, to spot any gaps in their development and to identify what they need to learn next. She discusses sharing information with parents to help provide a consistent approach for children. n The childminder appreciates the importance of helping children to lead healthy

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lifestyles, promoting their good hygiene and healthy eating choices. She discusses supporting their physical development and providing regular opportunities for children to play and exercise outside, such as at local parks. n The childminder has suitable knowledge of safeguarding matters and has appropriate procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She has recently updated her knowledge of child protection through training. The childminder links with local authority advisors to help her evaluate her procedures and practice, and outline and implement improvements.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561267 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10191437 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Eastville, Bristol. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the setting since the COVID-19 pandemic. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications and discussed with the childminder her arrangements for self-evaluation and improvements.

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Inspection activities

4 November 2021 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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4 November 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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